Scott Weakley Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach | Illinois College Athletics Website
Scott Weakley Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach | Illinois College Athletics Website
The Illinois College women's tennis team has been selected to finish fourth in the upcoming Midwest Conference (MWC) season, according to the league's annual preseason coaches' poll announced Thursday.
Grinnell College is projected to win the MWC women's tennis championship for a sixth consecutive year. The Pioneers received 36 points and six first-place votes from the conference's seven head coaches. Grinnell concluded last season with a 19-10 overall record, going undefeated in conference play and securing its 19th league title as well as a 14th appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Illinois College finished last season with a 14-10 record, including a 3-3 mark in conference matches. The Lady Blues reached the Midwest Conference team tournament for the first time in program history. Head Coach Scott Weakley returns five players from last year's roster, including seniors Lilly and Sabrina Ingram.
Lake Forest was ranked second in the poll with 31 points and one first-place vote, followed by Cornell in third with 26 points. Illinois College earned 19 points for fourth place, while Lawrence (14), Ripon (11), and Monmouth (10) rounded out the rankings.
The new season begins on Saturday, August 30, when six teams will compete in non-conference matches. Conference play is set to start on Saturday, September 13.
The regular season will conclude with the MWC Women's Tennis Individual Tournament scheduled for October 18-19 at Nielsen Tennis Center in Madison, Wisconsin. In spring, the top four teams will compete at the MWC Women's Tennis Team Tournament on May 2. The winner of this single-elimination event will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament.
"Grinnell was picked to win the (MWC) women's tennis championship for the sixth straight season."
"The Lady Blues are coming off a 14-10 season that also included a 3-3 slate in conference action. IC qualified for the Midwest Conference team tournament for the first time in school history. Head Coach Scott Weakley returns five players from last season's squad, headlined by seniors Lilly and Sabrina Ingram."
"Voted on by the league's seven head coaches, Grinnell received 36 points and earned six first-place votes to top all teams. The Pioneers finished last season 19-10 overall and a perfect 6-0 against MWC opponents, winning the program's 19th conference championship and making its 14th NCAA Tournament appearance."
"Lake Forest finished second in the poll with 31 points and picked up the remaining first-place vote. Cornell was selected third overall with 26 points, ahead of Illinois College (19), Lawrence (14), Ripon (11), and Monmouth (10)."
"The 2025-26 campaign opens on Saturday, August 30, with six teams in non-conference action. MWC play begins on Saturday, September 13."
"The regular season will culminate with the 2025 MWC Women's Tennis Individual Tournament, scheduled for October 18-19 at the Nielsen Tennis Center in Madison, Wisconsin."
"In the spring, the league's top four teams will headline the 2026 MWC Women's Tennis Team Tournament on Saturday, May 2. The winner of the single-elimination event will receive the MWC tournament title and the automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament."
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